2008 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 320 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
